And the Winner of the Star Mega Do 3 First Class, Great Seatmate Giveaway Is...
Quick summary
Kathy Klass! Kathy was an active participant - submitting numerous entries via Facebook and Twitter (@katruns26point2). Her winning entry, which was randomly drawn using random.org, was submitted via Facebook on Monday at 7:10pm:
Kathy Klass I will share my tutu with you.
How generous!
A little bit about Kathy:
"It all began when I was 10 and collected pen pals from around the world! In 1982, I took my first trip to europe and never stopped traveling. I spent a year in Amsterdam (1990-1991) where I received a Master of Law in European Community and International Business Law. I actually hoped to stay abroad and work, but the recession got in the way. I traveled whenever I could. From 1989 forward, I went to Mykonos at least once a year - totally 20 times. I went to Mainland china in 1999 to accompany my sister who adopted her daughter at that time.
I also love running - and a number of years ago realized that I could combine that with my love of travel. I've run marathons in four countries (US, Panama, France and Spain), and have run marathons in 49 States (the 50th state - New Hampshire - I'll complete in October)."
Kathy also had written a song for an entry, which went a little something like this:
(sung to the tune of the Letter, by the Box Tops)
Gimme a first class ticket for an aeroplane,
Ain't got time to take economy.
Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home,
...'Cause my point guy just a-won me a frequent flyer's dream prize
I don't care how much money I gotta spend,
Got to get back to the Star Alliance Mega Do 3,
Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home,
'Cause my point guy just a-won me a frequent flyer's dream prize.
Well, next to the point guy, I'm gonna be the best seatmate
The kind you couldn't forget about no mo'.
Listen mister Kelly can't you see I got to get back
To my Star Alliance Mega Do 3 once a-mo'--anyway...
Gimme a first class ticket for an aeroplane,
Ain't got time to take economy.
Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home,
'Cause my point guy just a-won me a frequent flyer's dream prize.
If for some reason Kathy can't make it, the alternate is:
Nick Handy: I'd be a great seatmate because I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me!
Nick also won a $50 gift certificate to US Airways - his airline of choice.
Now onto the runners up:
Bad seatmate winners: you each get a gag gift from Tokyo! You have a choice of either The Ultimate Cork Screw "McLovin the Muscle Man," The Human Anatomy Pregnancy Pelvis or Citrus Sippers - Ice Cubes with Built-In Straw. You can claim your prize by sending me a direct message on Twitter. First come, first served! Oh yea, I'll also throw in a $25 e-gift certificate to either American Airlines, Continental or Tumi. Just include your email address when you message me.
thrashsoundly: Finally, I have time to sit down and clip my toenails and shave down these calluses. Hot towel? #badseatmate
scflier: I sleep best on a redeye when I'm cuddled up with someone. #badseatmate
miffSC: I will limit use Skype to call my family and friends when you are sleeping so it won't bother you. #badseatmate
Some of my other favorite/creative entries were the following.
Each of you also get a $25 gift certificate (American, Continental or Tumi), I'll message you within the next day, so hang tight!
Generosity Award:
NoelRunkle: I'd be a #greatseatmate because I'd let you go down the inflatable slide first.
The Bizarre Award
Adam D. Swain: I'm the BEST seatmate . . . ever since TSA took all my sharp objects away.
The Service With a Smile Award
LizzyDragon84: I'd be a #greatseatmate because I'd shine your shoes and ensure that your seat is neat and clean before you sit down.
Most Useful Seatmate Award
zbender: I can fix unserviceable seats and IFEs. #greatseatmate
The Service Animal Award
rmohr: #greatseatmate here- I promise to keep my pet goat on my lap at all times
The Teachers Pet Award
Joseph May: I'm a great seatmate because my home page is thepointsguy.com--Really!!!!
The Security Award
J. Keith Van Straaten: I will protect you from pie-throwers. #greatseatmate
The Shameless Self Promotion Awards: (An easy way to a blogger's heart is to link to his/her blog!)
#1) Hans Mast: I'd be a great seatmate because I'm a promoter: I spend a lot of time promoting services and blogs that I love and believe in. I've linked to you from my blog and Facebook a number of times.
#2 (the other way to my heart is using my links!): Rob Hamill: I would be a good seat mate because I am the biggest TPG fan on the block - signed up for half a dozen cards through your links and have referred 20+ people.
The Above and Beyond Award
Gee Emm: I'm a great seatmate because I'll put your amenity kit socks on for you.
Thanks to all who entered - I hope you had as much fun as I did! Until next time...